Mr. Raymond's athersclerosis
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

 The atheromatous plaque
  • Raised focal lesion originating in the intima
  • Lipid core, mainly cholesterol and cholesterol esters.
  • Covering composed of a fibrous cap
Here's a schematic of a fairly mature plaque. 

                              (Modified from Robbins: Pathologic Basis of  Disease, 6th Ed.)

So what makes up an atheromatous plaque?

  

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